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Before the
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
In the Matter of )
) File No.: EB-09-LA-0021
Timothy J. Teligades )
) Citation No.: C200932900003
Las Vegas, NV 89147 )
CITATION
Released: May 14, 2009
By the District Director, Los Angeles District Office, Western Region,
Enforcement Bureau:
1. This is an Official Citation issued pursuant to Section 503(b)(5) of
the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), to Timothy J.
Teligades for violation of Section 15.5(b) of the Commission's Rules.
2. In response to a complaint from a cellular carrier, Verizon Wireless,
an investigation by the Enforcement Bureau's Los Angeles Office
revealed that on April 21, 2009, Teligades operated a Terk model
FM-8500 amplified FM antenna, from a residence in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The device was radiating an emission on the frequency 835.5 MHz.
3. Section 15.5(b) states "operation of an intentional, unintentional, or
incidental radiator is subject to the condition that no harmful
interference is caused..." The operation of the amplified antenna
caused interference to radio communications from the cellular carrier,
in violation of this section.
4. Violations of the Act or the Commission's Rules may subject the
violator to substantial monetary forfeitures, seizure of equipment
through in rem forfeiture action, and criminal sanctions, including
imprisonment.
5. Teligades may request an interview at the closest FCC Office, which is
Federal Communications Commission, 18000 Studebaker Road, Suite 660,
Cerritos, CA 90703. Teligades may contact this office by telephone,
(XXX) XXXX-XXXXto schedule this interview, which must take place
within 14 days of this Citation. Teligades may also submit a written
statement to the above address within 14 days of the date of this
Citation. Any written statements should specify what actions have been
taken to correct the violation outlined above. Please reference file
number EB-09-LA-0021 when corresponding with the Commission.
6. Any statement or information provided by you may be used by the
Commission to determine if further enforcement action is required. Any
knowingly or willfully false statement made in reply to this Citation
is punishable by fine or imprisonment.
7. IT IS ORDERED that copies of this Citation shall be sent by First
Class U.S. Mail and Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested to
Timothy J. Teligades at his address of record.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Nader Haghighat
District Director
Los Angeles District Office
Western Region
Enforcement Bureau
47 U.S.C. S: 503(b)(5).
47 C.F.R. S: 15.5(b).
47 C.F.R. S: 1.80(b)(3).
47 U.S.C. S:S: 401, 501, 503, 510.
47 U.S.C. S: 503(b)(5).
See Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. S: 552a(e)(3).
See 18 U.S.C. S: 1001 et seq.
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